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C213 MGF

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,679 mi
Last recorded41,679 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 MGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 41,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,679 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn up and down play (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 40,669 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn up and down play (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 400,849 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 400,842 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,040 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,892 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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C213 MGF is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C213 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C213 MGF registered?

C213 MGF is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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